CAPE TOWN - Protests have again flared up in the Plettenberg Bay area. It's understood the demonstrations are related to housing.

A police officer was injured during clashes with residents earlier this week.

Western Cape Traffic chief Kenny Africa said: “The situation on the N2 at Plettenberg Bay remains unchanged. The road is still closed to traffic due to ongoing protest action.”

Southern Cape police say several arrests have been made in connection with the violent protests.

Police spokesperson Malcolm Pojie said: “The toll gate has been opened after the situation has been stabilised by the police in Plettenberg Bay. However, in Coldveni which is also part of Plettenberg Bay, the unarrest is still ongoing and the N2 has been closed for a while now already actually. But we are monitoring and also trying to bring peace and stability to that area.”